This concise collection of primary sources presents the story of US History as told by dissenters who, throughout the course of American history, have fought to gain rights they believed were denied to them or others, or who disagreed with the government or majority opinion. Each document is introduced by placing it in its historical context, and thought-provoking questions are provided to focus the student when s/he reads the text. Instructors are at liberty to choose the documents that best highlight themes they wish to emphasize.
Contents
Pre-revolutionary roots, 1607-1760 -- Revolution and the birth of a nation, 1760-1820 -- Questioning the nation, 1820-1860 -- Civil War and reconstruction, 1860-1877 -- Industry and reform, 1877-1912 -- Conflict and depression, 1912-1945 -- The affluent society, 1945-1966 -- Mobilization: Vietnam and the counterculture, 1964-1975 -- Contemporary dissent, 1975-present.
